Post by Amandus on Apr 7, 2016 20:18:41 GMT
Show Jumping Rules
Horse and rider must complete a series of jumps in the shortest time and with the fewest faults as possible. Unlike in hunters, horsemanship is not a factor of judgement.
Scoring and Placement
Upon entering, the "judge" will take the horses' time and faults. Part of this is at random, but sometimes your horse's breed and personality will be factors. A stubborn or green horse for example would be more likely to refuse a jump, therefore docking its placement. Knocked down fences and refusals are both worth 4 faults.
Reasons for disqualification include a fall of horse and/or rider as well as inappropriate tack. Sport horses will be favored over the other breed categories. A warmblood would most likely place higher than a quarter horse.
Rules by Level
Local/Regional
No more than 10 jumps, from cross-rails to 3 foot verticals.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) - Square and Half Pads
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Splint Boots, Bell Boots, or Polo Wraps - Crop
State
Amount and types of jumps may vary. Oxers are introduced.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots or Polo Wraps
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Crop
USEF National
Significantly more difficult, with more combinations and water jumps.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Bell Boots - Ear Net - Crop
FEI International
13 jumps, most being at least 5 feet. Only sport horses may participate.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Bell Boots - Ear Net - Crop
Horse and rider must complete a series of jumps in the shortest time and with the fewest faults as possible. Unlike in hunters, horsemanship is not a factor of judgement.
Scoring and Placement
Upon entering, the "judge" will take the horses' time and faults. Part of this is at random, but sometimes your horse's breed and personality will be factors. A stubborn or green horse for example would be more likely to refuse a jump, therefore docking its placement. Knocked down fences and refusals are both worth 4 faults.
Reasons for disqualification include a fall of horse and/or rider as well as inappropriate tack. Sport horses will be favored over the other breed categories. A warmblood would most likely place higher than a quarter horse.
Rules by Level
Local/Regional
No more than 10 jumps, from cross-rails to 3 foot verticals.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) - Square and Half Pads
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Splint Boots, Bell Boots, or Polo Wraps - Crop
State
Amount and types of jumps may vary. Oxers are introduced.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots or Polo Wraps
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Crop
USEF National
Significantly more difficult, with more combinations and water jumps.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Bell Boots - Ear Net - Crop
FEI International
13 jumps, most being at least 5 feet. Only sport horses may participate.
Required Tack: Jumping Saddle - Jumping Bridle (Flash) or Figure-8 Bridle - Square and Half Pads - Splint Boots
Optional Tack: Running Martingale - Jumping Breastplate - Bell Boots - Ear Net - Crop